Dennis Viera is an international, award-winning wedding photographer dually based between San Francisco, California and Dunedin, New...aland. At the age of 15 when Dennis was working as a busboy in his hometown of Newport, Rhode Island, he found a lost camera. He turned it in and anxiously waited the 90 day wait period until it was his. That's how it all began. Whilst pursuing a Media Studies degree at the University of San Diego, he started pursuing his love for photography more seriously by photographing for his college newspaper. At that point, he handed himself over to photography - devouring everything the medium had to offer and exploring his passion for visual story telling. Dennis loves photographing urban culture, fashion, editorial, and architecture and weddings give him the opportunity to weave together everything he's ever learned or experienced to tell each client's story in a unique way.
Viera Photography is a partnership with his wife, Jaime - and they photograph every job together. When Dennis isn't busy photographing or travelling, he can be found hanging out with his son Alex, surfing, fishing, buying records, and taking more pictures. Dennis is also very passionate about music and has been DJing for almost a decade with bookings in New Zealand and the USA.Read More
Formal training at Bowdoin College and Brown University. Brian's development began while working with National Geographic photographer...len Rowell in western Tibet, Nepal and India. The techniques developed were simple: be consistently respectful, unobtrusive and friendly. Brian quietly charmed his way in and out of Chinese jails, through rioting civil servants in Kathmandu and was welcomed to photograph more prohibited elements of real daily life then most ever get access to. Brian learned there that a quick smile, a respectful nod and an unobtrusive approach can create incredible photographic opportunities.
Brian continued to take on various editorial assignments throughout Asia, Central America, Canada and The United States. He has covered everything from sea turtle rescue efforts in Costa Rica to documenting the impacts of logging in British Columbia. His work appears in a variety of publications including books by Random House, as well as regional and national magazines.
But how and why weddings? At Brian's own Hawaiian beachside wedding, he was amazed by how obtrusive his otherwise incredibly talented photographer was and thought that there had to be a better way. It's his incredible creativity, quick sense of quiet humor and commitment to capturing the real essence of a wedding that make his photographs unique and cherished. With studios in San Francisco and Maine, Brian teaches photography workshops throughout the United States and supports destination weddings worldwide.Read More
Dianna began her love of photography at age 10 when she picked up her father’s used camera. Her passion developed into a career that...w spans over two decades exclusively in wedding photography. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Caribbean and has most recently photographed in Venice and Anguilla. She lives in New York with her incredibly fabulous husband, two children and rescued pet Akita.
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Daisy is a passionate photographer who finds inspiration in the people that she photographs. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree... Journalism in 2006. Throughout her studies, she photographed for her school newspaper, The Daily Aztec, and alumni magazine, 360. She also worked as a freelance photographer for the San Diego Jewish Journal. During her final year of college, she was asked to photograph her first wedding and has never looked back. Daisy continues to challenge herself artistically and strives to create lyrical images that evoke a sense of emotion and beauty.Read More
Lauren Brooks is an eleven-time, international award-winning wedding and portrait photographer. For the past twelve years, she has...voted herself to taking photographs that communicate stories, moments, and feelings. Trained in Photojournalism at the University of Georgia, she brings her story-telling approach to each wedding that she photographs. Her commitment to photography continues to follow her to each wedding and person she photographs. Lauren values the personal connection that her job allows her to have with her clients and she feels very fortunate to make a living doing something she loves.
Lauren is based in Portland, Oregon enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her husband, Lincoln Barbour, and their two cats, Alice and August. Lauren and Lincoln photograph weddings as a husband-and-wife team.
Lauren's work has been published in Portland Bride & Groom, Oregon Bride, and The Knot Best of Weddings. Her work has also appeared on wedding-style websites including Snippet & Ink, Style Me Pretty, The Knot.com, and Portland Style Unveiled.
In addition to the Wedding Photojournalist Association, Lauren is also a member of the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers & Wedding & Portrait Photographers International.
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I have photographed over 300 weddings over the last 10 years, all unique and different, but the one constant is emotion. I have a...ssion for capturing that emotion, bringing my clients back to that moment in time over and over again. My background in photography dates back further than I can remember, as my father was a very successful commercial photographer. He taught me more than just how to use a camera--he taught me to see. I am also a member of WPPI and the Digital Wedding Forum.Read More
I got my start in photography during a year-long college exchange program in Japan. It was there that I discovered the power photographs...ve to let you relive moments and emotions associated with those moments. Upon my return to the US, I started formally studying photojournalism and freelancing for newspapers. It wasn't until a friend of a friend asked me to shoot their wedding that I realized how perfect an opportunity weddings were for me to not only pursue my passion for photojournalism but also allow my clients to relive the moments from their weddings through the photographs I capture. I soon started shooting weddings full-time, and over the next 5 years I developed into a regularly sought out photographer on the national and international level.
My greatest passion besides photojournalism is traveling, which probably explains why my favorite weddings to document are ones with strong multicultural influences. I like working with adventurous and worldly couples, especially ones with family visiting from overseas. I am located dually in Hawaii and Oregon and when I'm not busy flying to the next wedding location, I can be found hiking, cooking Italian food, and playing ultimate frisbee. I am also passionate about karate have been practicing martial arts almost half my life.Read More
As a photojournalist I have worked for the Associated Press and was a staff member for newspapers in Indiana, Florida, Michigan and...wa and my wedding photography today is strongly influenced by my experience working in the photojournalism field. I now reside just outside of the Louisville area in Southern Indiana. I have a BA in Journalism and have been published in numerous news publications and Sports Illustrated. In addition to my wedding coverage, I also freelance for the Courier-Journal in Louisville, Ky., mainly because it keeps me sharp and I love that type of work. I have a profound love for outdoor activities, especially hiking, biking and hanging out at Rough River Lake. Read More
"I like to approach every wedding as a unique story waiting to unfold...From the life of the locale, to the laughter and cheer of your...ests, each exquisite detail of your special day will be captured so as to be retold for a lifetime."
With a charismatic nature that instantly endears her to clients and a need for artistic and creative environments, Amanda instinctively gravitated toward a career in photography. The love found between friends and family further led her to a focus in photographing wedding celebrations and is a driving force in her photography style.
Amanda graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a focus on photography and graphic design. Having already completed training at the Brooks Institute of Photography early in her academic career, she quickly found herself in high demand for weddings around the Santa Barbara area. Upon graduating, Amanda
returned to the Bay Area and continues to capture the magic and enchantment found in wedding celebrations.
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Ben Chrisman, WPJA's Photographer of the Year for 2007, is a destination wedding photographer based in San Francisco, California. Ben's...avels as a wedding photographer and photojournalist have taken him around the world. His photographs have been featured in the country's leading news publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times. American Photo magazine named Ben as one of the Top 10 wedding photographers in the world for 2008.Read More
Larry studied photography with his father from the age of 5. Photography became his passion early in his years. Later at the Art Center...hool of Design in Pasadena, California he found his life's work. His career has taken a wide path, including food photography, editorial, architectural, advertising, travel, people and finally wedding photojournalism. He is honored to be a national award winning member of the prestigious WPJA and listed on the Platinum List of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine.Read More
The Artistic Guild of the WPJA puts some of the best fine art wedding photographers at your fingertips! The AG takes the world-renowned artistic approach of WPJA wedding photojournalists to yet another level through post-production processing (usually Photoshop). AGWPJA photographers define artistic wedding photography!
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Hawaii is considered by most a dream wedding destination. With lush tropical vegetation, thick forests, beautiful scenic beaches and majestic volcanic mountains
(including the famous Kilauea Volcano), Hawaii presents a vast array of backdrops for stunning wedding photographs. There are mainly six major islands to choose
from when considering your wedding ceremony and celebration in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big Island. You’ll find that each island
has its own unique personality and offers its own distinctiveness for wedding ceremonies and wedding photographs.
Kauai, the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain is filled with outdoor adventures and romantic escapades for your wedding enjoyment, including the gorgeous
beaches of the coconut coast, the massive cliffs at Napali Coast and the Waimea Canyon, which is known at the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Oahu is the well known
home to the state capitol of Honolulu, and this island contains a majority of Hawaii's population and tourists. You’ll find there a fantastic mix of natural and
cultural wonders that will tuck in your wedding celebration, from the famous Pearl Harbor memorials and museums to the world renown beaches of Waikiki Beach and
the waves of North Shore. Molokai is known for being an island that stays true to its Hawaiian traditions, which allows for you to take in a naturally tranquil
setting for your wedding. If you desire a true getaway for your wedding ceremony and wedding pictures, chose Lanai. Without a single traffic light, you can
truly find luxury, romance and privacy for your wedding on Lanai. Maui, a dream island wedding destination, is home to what many believe to be the best beaches
in the world, which is an added blessing for your wedding photographs. With historic areas like Lahaina and visually spectacular scenes on the road to Hana, Maui
will take your wedding ceremony and pictures up to new heights. Take advantage of Hawaii’s Big Island, which is larger than all of the other Hawaiian Islands
combined. Hawaii's Big Island, is large enough to contain 11 of the world’s 13 climactic zones, from sandy beaches to snowcapped mountains, which can add great
dynamics to your wedding wishes. You can also enjoy everything from waterfalls, seascapes and massive volcano’s which all add to the flavor of truly memorable
wedding moments that will be captured by your wedding photojournalist.
Birthplace of the “Aloha Spirit”, surfing, the hula, the lei and poi, you will have no problem surrounding yourself with unique cultural tastes to make your
wedding day an event to remember forever. The warm citizens of Hawaii and the steady climate add to the comfort and enjoyment of your wedding that will indeed
shine through in your wedding pictures.
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